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Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X after two years
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
While announcing her decision on X, Yaccarino expressed gratitude to Musk for giving her the responsibility of protecting free speech and "transforming X into the Everything App."
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"Today an undeclared Emergency exists": Samajwadi Party leader Rajendra Ch
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"When the emergency was imposed and the struggle that followed, it became the second freedom struggle. I am also a political activist and was active in that struggle; I witnessed it... The country's situation was dire; nobody could speak or write. There was complete censorship of the press..
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'Thug Life' row: SC directs Karnataka Govt to take action against fringe
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The state of Karnataka, along with other respondents, ensured the top court that it will respect the right of free speech and expression of everyone, including the persons associated with the said film.
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China expresses paranoia over perceived "threats"
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
On June 4, 2025, Hong Kong authorities arrested citizens, including a 15-year-old, for peaceful acts marking the Tiananmen anniversary. The Chinese Communist Party continues to suppress free speech, rewrite history, and use propaganda to control narratives on issues like Taiwan, press freedo
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HRCP calls for repeal of PECA 2025, slams crackdown on free speech and dig
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A new HRCP report criticises Pakistan's amended cybercrime law (PECA 2025) for threatening free speech. It calls for its repeal, citing vague terms, harsh penalties, and excessive government control. Journalists and activists urge civil society to unite and protect constitutional freedoms, a
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US imposes visa restrictions on foreign officials over free speech
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled the measures, stating that Americans had been "fined, harassed, and even charged by foreign authorities for exercising their free speech rights."
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"The party that misused Article 356": Pralhad Joshi slams Congress over re
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused the Congress of hypocrisy over its stance on democracy and free speech, citing the Emergency, misuse of Article 356, and recent actions in Karnataka targeting journalists.
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Meta accused of undermining free speech, aiding CCP censorship
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
A former global policy director at Facebook has testified before the US Senate, alleging that Meta has jeopardised national security and freedom of speech in its dealings with China, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
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BRS hits out at Congress govt in Telangana over detention of journalist co
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The draconian police overreach in Telangana is alarming. Journalists are being detained & dissenting voices arrested. This blatant suppression of free speech and expression is unacceptable. And Rahul Gandhi goes to town preaching about democracy and free speech. The double standards are
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"Foundation of democracy built on right to speak": Priyank Kharge supports
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Minister Priyank Kharge expressed support for comedian Kunal Kamra on social media, emphasizing the importance of free speech and the right to challenge authority. Kharge stated that true patriotism lies in holding the government accountable and upholding democratic values.
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Kunal Kamra speaks in his own style, unlike Kangana Ranaut: NCP-SCP MLA Ro
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
" ...When opposition was in power, Kangana Ranaut (BJP MP) had made a statement comparing Mumbai to PoK, it was an anti-national statement, that time Devendra Fadnavis had a very different statement and when action was taken against her, he had said that it was wrong to take action...Now, th
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China extends Tibetan activist's prison term amid crackdown on free speech
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to a report by TCHRD, The Kyungchu County People's Court issued the extension following Tsering's refusal to accept his charges. He has now been moved to a facility in Barkham (Ch: Maerkang) County, which serves as the administrative center of the Ngaba (Ch: Aba) Tibetan Autonomous
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